[5 + 2] Cycloaddition reaction of 2-vinylaziridines and sulfonyl isocyanates. Synthesis of seven-membered cyclic ureas

J Org Chem. 2012 Mar 2;77(5):2142-8. doi: 10.1021/jo201959a. Epub 2012 Feb 15.

Abstract

The [5 + 2] cycloaddition reaction of 2-vinylaziridines with sulfonyl isocyanates proceeded smoothly under mild conditions, and various cyclic ureas were isolated in high yields. The remarkable solvent effect on the reaction was observed, and the preferential formation of the seven-membered ring occurred when the reaction was carried out in CH(2)Cl(2). The scope and limitation were studied, and the mechanism of this reaction was discussed. This study provides a new and simple method for the synthesis of seven-membered cyclic ureas.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Azides / chemistry*
  • Cyclization
  • Isocyanates / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Urea / analogs & derivatives
  • Urea / chemical synthesis*
  • Urea / chemistry

Substances

  • Azides
  • Isocyanates
  • Urea